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Topline bullish on offshore infrastructure growth wave 

Topline Equity Corp. is casting a wider net beyond its traditional businesses, forming a joint venture with Singapore-based marine services firm Aesen Pte. Ltd. to capitalize on what it sees as a looming boom in offshore infrastructure projects worth an estimated P600 billion.

When pills aren’t enough, a new hypertension option emerges 

High blood pressure has long been treated with two familiar prescriptions: healthier living and daily medication. For millions of people, that combination works. But for some patients, blood pressure remains stubbornly high no matter how faithfully they swallow their pills or watch what they eat.

EastWest drops transfer fees as digital banking race heats

EastWest Bank is joining a growing wave of Philippine lenders eliminating digital fund transfer fees, signaling how free online transactions are fast becoming a competitive necessity rather than an added customer benefit.

Gatchalian shifts focus to perks for wider EV adoption

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing a new approach to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption, arguing that convenience and ease of ownership could be just as important as tax incentives in persuading more Filipinos to make the switch.

SJDM Bulacan declares PrimeWater persona non grata over water crisis

The local government of San Jose del Monte (SJDM) City in Bulacan formally declared PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. persona non grata under Resolution No. 2026-07-529 during its July 8, 2026 regular session.

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Philippines-Oman pact targets energy, infrastructure investment 

The Philippines and Oman have concluded negotiations on an investment protection agreement that could strengthen the Gulf state’s participation in Philippine projects spanning energy, infrastructure, agribusiness and technology.

Blu Girls blast HK, eyes Asian Games softball bronze

The Philippines did not exactly ease into its Asian Games softball campaign. It came out swinging.

Asian port congestion threatens Philippine supply chains

Prolonged congestion at major Asian container ports could constrain shipping capacity for months, raising the risk of longer transit times, disrupted vessel schedules and tighter logistics capacity for Philippine importers and exporters reliant on regional transshipment hubs.

DSWD shifts UPLIFT payouts to GCash through December

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is moving succeeding UPLIFT cash assistance payouts to GCash through December 2026, giving qualified households a digital option for receiving government aid as the agency targets 7.5 million beneficiaries.
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